Research Associate, Greenberg Center for Geoeconomics

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is one of the country’s largest foreign policy think tanks, and they are seeking a Research Associate for the Greenberg Center for Geoeconomics. The role involves conducting research on geopolitical and economic issues, assisting with writing projects, providing administrative support, coordinating events, and managing finances.

Responsibilities

• Conducting research on high-priority research projects of the Greenberg Center for Geoeconomics, with an opportunity to collaborate fellows across the Center. Subjects will include trade, international finance, industrial policy, technology, and economic statecraft
• Assisting with fact-checking, editing, and formatting for writing projects, which include a various articles and major reports
• Providing administrative support to fellows in the Center, including managing travel, coordinating with external organizations, handling correspondence, and responding to requests for information
• Coordinating events, including preparing invitations, making travel arrangements, corresponding with speakers and presiders, helping prepare background papers, and providing other logistical support
• Assisting in managing the program’s finances, including preparing budgets and tracking monthly statements, creating and updating Excel spreadsheets, and preparing vouchers for reimbursement
• Assisting the Center fellows with social media outreach, including publishing a blog, website, video, and/or using social media applications such as X, as needed
• Providing support across departmental lines and for other fellows, upon request

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, history, economics, area studies, or another similar field, with a superlative undergraduate academic record
• Demonstrated interest in U.S. foreign policy and international economics
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant internship or work experience
• Familiarity with economic concepts and a comfort gathering and analyzing data; candidates who lack coursework in these areas will still be considered if they have a willingness to learn
• Strong writing and editing skills in English
• Exceptional organizational skills and outstanding attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and tasks independently and under deadlines

Benefits

• An award-winning health and wellness program
• An on-site fitness center
• Generous leave policies
• Health insurance programs

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